Ciryl Gane has brought kickboxer Artem Vakhitov into his training camp as he prepares to face Alex Pereira at UFC White House. Vakhitov is particularly significant because he was the last person to defeat Pereira in kickboxing, achieving the victory in 2021. Gane is evidently looking to gain insights from the Russian fighter who managed to solve Pereira's striking game. This strategic preparation suggests Gane is studying every possible angle before challenging the current champion. The addition of Vakhitov to his camp indicates Gane is taking the threat of Pereira's striking very seriously.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026
